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Don’t miss the world’s most iconic meteor shower this week

Earth is passing through the path of Halley’s Comet once again. Get ready for an epic meteor shower this week.

Christmas Island

One of Australia’s most remote luxury lodges has just reopened

After months on the market, a spontaneous sale and a fresh new look, Swell Lodge is making a comeback.

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Australia’s most wishlisted Airbnbs revealed for 2026

Airbnb has released a selection of its most wishlisted homes in Australia for 2026.

Australia

Three Aussie beaches just made the world’s 50 best list

The World's 50 Best Beaches list is out – and three Aussie beaches have made quite the splash.

Aerial shot of tables at Golden Avenue in Brisbane

Australia

Australia has 3 of the world’s best new restaurants, according to Condé Nast

Restaurants in Byron, Melbourne and Brisbane have made Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Hot List – here's what makes each one worth the trip.

Uluru

The world’s oldest walk just launched in Australia, and we tested it out

Australian Traveller was part of the first group to join the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk, which delivers an experience like no other.

humpback whale breaching at jervis bay nsw

Australia

A record-breaking whale-watching season has begun. Here’s where to spot them

Whale migration in Australia is a magical time. Here is where to join in.

The most beautiful salt flats are hidden just outside an outback town of 120 people

All the colours of the outback impress as the sun rises over this little-known town in Western Australia's mid-west.

Shop, sip and stay at a hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

NSW South Coast

Shop, sip and stay at this hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

Just minutes from the coast, this hinterland gem may just be NSW’s best-kept secret.

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The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island

MMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

EEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions.

RRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Don’t miss the world’s most iconic meteor shower this week

One of Australia’s most remote luxury lodges has just reopened

Australia’s most wishlisted Airbnbs revealed for 2026

Three Aussie beaches just made the world’s 50 best list

Australia has 3 of the world’s best new restaurants, according to Condé Nast

The world’s oldest walk just launched in Australia, and we tested it out

A record-breaking whale-watching season has begun. Here’s where to spot them

The most beautiful salt flats are hidden just outside an outback town of 120 people

Shop, sip and stay at this hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

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Opinion

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia